Colonization

Which was NOT an English colony?

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Pennsylvania

• Plymouth

How many original colonies were there?

• 12

• 13

• 5

• 7

Which state is not part of the 13 original colonies?

• California

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

• Maryland

What did the colonies trade materials for in Africa?

• Manufactured Goods

• Molasses

• Sugar

• Slaves

How did indentured servants help the colonial economy?

• They helped enforce the service of other indentured servants

• They were cheap workers because they did not get paid for their service.

• They gave land, clothing, tools, and seed to Africans who came to Jamestown.

• They made sure that no criminals were allowed to enter the colony.

Why was trade important in the colonies?

• Colonists traded to learn how to make and grow things they needed.

• Colonists traded to become wealthy merchants

• Colonists traded to encourage people to move to the colony

• Colonists traded to get items that they could not make or grow themselves

True of False: Most colonial children went to school.

• True

• False

What did Blacksmiths do?

• Printed legal documents of all kinds; also printed newspapers, books, or pamphlets; no typos or errors allowed; must be meticulous and patient, as printing one item could take hours

• Made custom clothing for men and women; did not sell pre-made items of clothing; specialized in men’s clothing, like breeches and coats; most tailors were men

• Made tools, nails, horseshoes, hammers, plow heads, and other important items from iron; the most important trade in a settlement

• Specialized in making candles; important during colonial times because there was no electricity; candles were used to light homes and business

These were created to help solve problems within the town.

• Town Meetings

• Peace Treaty

• Problem Solving Meetings

• Government Meetings

What ship did the Pilgrims live on for 66 days?

• The Great Bradford

• The Nina

• The Sunflower

• The Mayflower